Lô And Behold: Maame, a DYI Effort
Cheikh Lô – Maame (World Circuit, 2025) A decade has passed since Cheikh Lô last offered a studio album, and Maame feels like a homecoming…
Javier Limón Throws a Flamenco Party
By Brenda Pike Celebrated Spanish musician and producer Javier Limón came to Berklee in March to give a series of clinics for Berklee students.…
Conga Legend Francisco Aguabella Dies in Los Angeles
One of the last “Giants’ of Latin Music, Afro-Cuban percussionist Francisco Aguabella died in Los Angeles on May 7, 2010 of a cancer-related illness. Born…
In Conclusion
Ali Farka Toure & Toumani Diabate Ali & Toumani (World Circuit WCD083, 2009) I was among the many who were delighted to learn that In…
Multi-Instrumentalist Paul Adams Explores Flutes With His New Release ‘Heavens’
American multi-instrumentalist Paul Adams has a new flute release titled Heavens. “I was able to incorporate more exotic instruments such as the Chinese Hulusi. It’s…
Barranquilla’s Legacy
Anibal Velasquez Mambo Loco (Analog Africa AACD 067CD, 2010) Mambo Loco is a collection of music by Anibal Velasquez, the legendary accordionist from Barranquilla in…
Musicport Festival 2010 First Line-up Details Announced
The indoor world music festival Musicport Festival 2010 will be held at The Spa, Bridlington, East Yorkshire, 22-24 October of 2010. Musicport Festival 2010 promises…
Winnipeg Folk Festival 2010 Main Stage Schedule Announced
Winnipeg (Manitoba), Canada – The Winnipeg Folk Festival is pleased to announce the 2010 Main Stage schedule, which includes top word music, folk and roots…
More Singles from the Golden Age of Reggae, Reggae Disco Mix Showcase Volume 5 Released
VP Records gives Reggae connoisseurs a double shot on May 4th with the release of Reggae Disco Mix Showcase volume 5. This collection of hits…
Putumayo World Music Holds Contest to Win a Trip for 2 to South Africa
In celebration of its upcoming release, South Africa, Putumayo is holding a “Win a Trip for 2 to South Africa” contest at hundreds of its…
Two Inspired Hearts
Paul Riordan Two Hearts (Big Mind, 2010) British musician and producer Paul Riordan spent about a year researching classic Bollywood recordings by one of the…